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B12 LPP

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,916 mi
Last recorded138,916 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LPP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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B12 LPP is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B12 LPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 LPP registered?

B12 LPP is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is B12 LPP safe to buy?

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